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Math, science degrees in demand, so why aren't women pursuing them?

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, by 2018, the fastest-growing occupations in the United States will require an individual to hold a science or math degree. However, according to National Science Foundation’s 2008 science and engineering indicators report, statistics from 1993 to 2007 show fewer and fewer women are earning their bachelors degree in mathematics, computer sciences and engineering. How is it that, in 2010, women are so underrepresented in the fields of math and sciences? Full story

Students attend UN Commission on Status of Women

Imagine this – you are in a room filled with women, all from different countries around the world, who are sitting together to discuss what is happening in their countries as it pertains to the advancement of women and girls. They all speak different languages, but have one common goal in mind: to help women and girls improve their rights and become empowered. 

Ritterbusch recognized for commitment to service in community

Lawyer, professor, mentor and head of Mount Mary College’s justice department, Catherine Ritterbusch, is the recipient of Marquette Law School’s Howard B. Eisenberg Service Award for 2010. Her work in starting free legal clinics and additional pro-bono work have made her an asset to the Milwaukee community.

Mail art show gets to 'The Point'

In today’s society of increasing online communication, how many letters do you send by mail? How much thought do you put into your mail? Is mailing a letter an automatic process of licking the envelope and affixing a stamp? Or does sending a letter become an artistic act for you?

2012 revealed

It’s the end of the world, and R.E.M. feels fine, but what about the rest of us? The Mayans had their end of the world all planned out and ready to go. But, the Mayans are not the only ones who have ever considered the end. Other cultures and religions have their own end of the world theories. In 2012, will all the aspects of these theories converge, or is the end still far off in the distance?

Knowledge is power: Arm yourself

 While most American news outlets cover local and national news in depth, it is the rare newspaper that covers global news unless there is a major disaster, such as the recent earthquake in Haiti. Why do American newspapers largely ignore global news? And why should you care?

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Students responsible for developing own safety plan

Most people never consider what to do in an emergency until after something bad happens to them or someone close. No matter how well-prepared Mount Mary’s public safety department may be, it is simply not possible to assign a safety officer to each and every student on campus. Full story

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Students attend UN commission

Students attend UN Commission on Status of Women

Imagine this – you are in a room filled with women, all from different countries around the world, who are sitting together to discuss what is happening in their countries as it pertains to the advancement of women and girls. They all speak different languages, but have one common goal in mind: to help women and girls improve their rights and become empowered. 

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community of forgotten pets

A community of forgotten pets

Milwaukee's sad souls

A piercing ring echoes throughout the small conference room, but Jerry the office cat takes little notice as he continues to lick his paws. For Melanie Sobel, the executive director of the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC), goose bumps shoot down her spine as she braces herself to approach the front door. 

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Mail art show

Mail art show gets to 'The Point'

In today’s society of increasing online communication, how many letters do you send by mail? How much thought do you put into your mail? Is mailing a letter an automatic process of licking the envelope and affixing a stamp? Or does sending a letter become an artistic act for you?

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Music forecast

This summer's music forecast

Here are some big bands coming to Milwaukee in May, June and July. Get ready for this summer soundtrack!

 

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Battle for women's rights rages on at home and abroad

What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “woman’s rights?” Do you picture suffragettes like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton fighting for the right to vote in the late-19th and early-20th century? The fight for woman’s rights may bring to mind a section out of your high school history textbook, but it is important to remember that women around the world must still fight for the most basic human rights on a daily basis. The recent student trip to New York to attend a conference on the UN Commission on the Status of Women should be a reminder to all that the fight for equal rights is far from over. 

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Zumba

Zumba dances you to a healthier life

Zumba, a popular new form of dance exercise, is sweeping the country and help­ing Americans take back their health. Zumba is a fitness dance concept cre­ated by Alberto Beto Perez, a professional dancer and fitness instructor from Colom­bia, South America. Zumba combines fast and slow rhythms with resistance training to tone and sculpt the body.
 

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